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Flipping the Bird

The surprising strategy for minimizing precooked food waste.

By Summer Moore Batte

Jane Stanford’s Allowance Saved the University
Campus

Jane Stanford’s Allowance Saved the University

Why This Future Army Officer Believes in the Mission
Farm Report

Why This Future Army Officer Believes in the Mission

ROTC cadet goes the extra mile to serve.

by Sam Scott

At Last Count: 360
Farm Report

At Last Count: 360

A Well-known Painting Gives Up Its Secrets
Farm Report

A Well-known Painting Gives Up Its Secrets

Forensics project reveals hidden layers.

by Diana Aguilera

Kawaii Sweet World Hits the Sweet Spot
Farm Report

Kawaii Sweet World Hits the Sweet Spot

Homemade desserts are a treat for millions.

by Melinda Sacks

They Named Their Dorm After the President, and Then He Came to Visit
Farm Report

They Named Their Dorm After the President, and Then He Came to Visit

Welcome to Mars Tessier-Lavigne.

by Elliot Kaufman

Dawn Patrol
Features

Dawn Patrol

Six days a week, the men and women of Stanford Rowing slip their boats into the early-morning waters of San Francisco Bay and start cranking out the miles. They wouldn't have it any other way.

by Sam Scott

What Happened to the Party of Lincoln?
Polarization

What Happened to the Party of Lincoln?

Part 6 of 9

by Doug McAdam

Fear and Loathing in the Body Politic
Polarization

Fear and Loathing in the Body Politic

Part 2 of 9

by Shanto Iyengar and Neil Malhotra

Why Americans Can't Get Along
Polarization

Why Americans Can't Get Along

Part 1 of 9: Nine experts explain our deafening divide.

by Elliot Kaufman